The Upper Canada Lower Bowel Society (not to be confused with the Clinic) is a
group of people in
southern Ontario, Canada who offer information and encouragement to others in the area who
are battling inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative
colitis, diverticulitis, celiac disease and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS);
as well as autism and cystic fibrosis by following the Specific Carbohydrate
Diet (SCD).

Although most
doctors tell IBD patients that diet makes no
difference, the UCLBSers are successful in managing
diarrhea, cramps, bloating, gas and other
debilitating symptoms by eating a healthy regime of
well balanced, unprocessed food that carefully
manages the type of carbohydrates we consume. We
follow the SCD in conjunction with the medications
and treatments our doctors may recommend.

If you're
currently suffering through a difficult time with IBD
and would appreciate warm understanding, please consider
joining one of the many online support groups, some of which
listed on in our "Links" section. Many people on these support
groups are from the Toronto area. You may also wish to check the
The Official Breaking the Vicious Cycle Website.

The name
UCLBS was inspired by the wit of the Upper Canada Lower Bowel
Clinic in Toronto, a respected group of gastroenterologists. The
UCLBS is, however, an independent group of Ontarians who are
following the
Specific Carbohydrate Diet to treat inflammatory/irritable bowel
problems, and does not represent therapy recommendations of the clinic.